Audio brand KEF comes back with its latest high-end speaker in the form of the Blade. The speaker uses four newly-designed side-firing 9-inch bass drivers and the latest generation of KEF’s UniQ midrange/tweeter driver. The Blade also adopts the “Single Apparent Source” technology. This new technology has created the ability for sound to be transmitted using a combination of bass, mid-range and treble drivers. Available in glossy white and black, the KEF Blade is expected to land at KEF retailers in July or August 2011 for £20,000 ($32,443). [KEF]
KEF today introduced its HTB2SE-W high-end subwoofer which is actually a wireless version of the existing HTB2. The HTB2SE-W’s wireless capabilities are made possible via KEF’s Universal Wireless Kit, which uses a standard 2.4Ghz RF system. The sub uses a 10-inch driver powered by a 250 watt digital amplifier and a 10-inch passive radiator packed into a slim enclosure that can be used horizontally or vertically. The KEF HTB2SE-W should be available in October 2009 for $1200. KEF’s Universal Wireless Kit is also available separately for $599. [WidescreenReview]
Here is KEF’s latest 5.1 speaker system. Dubbed as the KHT2005.3, the system consists of four HTS2001.3 satellites, an HTC2001.3 center channel speaker and the new KUBE-2 subwoofer. The speakers are using KEF’s 4-inch (100 mm) UNI-Q driver. Its metal dome tweeter and neodymium magnets. The satellites and center channel offer a multi directional desktop mount with better stability and user preference positioning, while KUBE-2 features a powerful performance complementing the clarity and sound quality of the satellites and center channel. Available in matt silver or new high gloss black, the KEF KHT2005.3 5.1 Speaker System will be available in June for around $1,400. [LuxuryLaunches]
